Golf bag



Sept. 1 l, "1928.

F. H. MOONEY GOLF BAG 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Mgy 2, 1927 Sept. 11, 1928. 1,683,838

F. H. MOONEY GOLF BAG Filed may?, 1927 I sheets-sheet 2 Patented Sept. 11, 1928.

PATENTv oFFIcia.v

FRANK I-I. MOONEY, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

-. 1 i GOLF BAG.

Application led May 2,

My invention relates to improvements in golf bags and has for one object to provide a new and improved golf bag wherein auto, matic means are provided to insure that the bag, when released by the user, will remain in upright position. Another object is to provide an automatic standard or support which automatically comes into operation, or moves into supporting position, when the l0 operator loosens the handle or strap of the bag. Another object is the provision of a unitary connection between the support `and both handle and strap. Another object is the provision of means for mounting and l5 housing the lsupport with a minimuin occupation of space within the bag, and a minimum of interference with the insertion or withdrawal of the clubs. Other'objects will appear from time to time in the course of the l0 specification and claims.

I illustrate my invention in the accompanying drawings more or less diagrammatically, whereinf Figure l is a vertical section illustrating i5 the support in withdrawn position;

Figure 2 is a similar section with the support in operative position;

Figure 3 is a vertical section on an 'enlarged scale illustrating the handle connec- D tion; p

Figure 4 is a detail;

Figure 5 is an enlarged section on the line 5 5 of Figure 3; and

Figure 6 is an enlarged section on the line 5 6 6 of Figure 2.

Like parts are indicated by like characters throughout the specification and drawings.

A is a golf bag of any suitable material, which may be closed at the bottom by a l relatively rigid cap A1 of any suitable material. A2 is any suitable rim for the upper end of the bag. A3 is a shoulder strap secured at one end to the upper end of the bag and at the other to an ear B4 upon the i slide B, which will later be described in greater detail. A41 is any suitable handle also mounted upon the slide B. Als indicates the usual golf ball pocket. A

B is a slide member with which is assoi ciated the wire B1 having an upper loop B2, an intermediate loop B3 and a lower loop B, The handle'A -is secured to thel loops B2 and B3, whereas the lower end of the strap A3 is secured to the loop B4. The loop 1927. serial No. 188,185.

B1continues inwardly and is provided at its inner end with a roller or pulley B, or its equivalent. The slide B, with the wire B1, travels in the track B8 which is shown in cross section in 'Figure 5.v The track ma be formed of sheet metal with the closely approached outwardly curled forward edges B7 which engage any suitable reinforcing or supporting member B8 suitably secured to the fabric of the bag A. B9 is a stop plate at the bottom of the track and B1o is a stop and reinforcing plate at the top of the track BB.`

Mounted in the bottom of the bag, upon the bottom member A1 'is va housing generally indicated as C, which includes a plurality of hollow radial fins C1 outwardly vis secured anyA suitable fiexible member D1,

which may be a chain or cord, and which v extends upwardly through an aperture D2 in the bag A to and about the pulley B5 and downwardly through the aperture D2, to be dead-ended as at D8 in the wall of the bag Af or the pocket A". D4 is a flexible member, for example a section of rubber hose, which Vis secured to the top `of the housing C.

Within the housing, and within each of the fins C1 is a supporting leg E the upper end of which is pivoted to the member D as at E1. The member D, as shown in Figure 6, is illustrated as having vertically channeled vradial flanges D, within the channels of which the legs E are pivoted. The lower ends of the legs E are slidably positioned in the slots E2 in the bottom plate A1.

G indicates a latch pivoted as at G1 to the track member B6, as by the bolt G2.

It will be realized that whereas I have described and shown a practical and operative device nevertheless many changes might be made in the size, shape, number and disposition of parts without departing from the spirit of my invention. I therefore wish my drawings to be taken as in av broad sense illustrative and diagrammatic rather than as limiting me to my specific disclosure.

The use and operation of my invention are as follows:

My golf bag is primarily intended for use by players who do not wish to have Caddies to carry their bags. The prime purpose of my invention is to avoid the necessity of laying the bag down. to render the use of a golf bag easier, and to insure that the clubs shall be held in position for removal from and insertion into the bag.

The user may carry the bag by means of the strap A3 or the handle A4. Strap and handle being situated at the upper end of the bag, and above the center of gravity, the rear of the bag will depend below the point of support and the slide B will thus, during normal carrying of the bag, always be positioned at the upper end of the track B". T'Vhen in such position. whether the bag is carried by the handle or by the strap. the roller B5 Will draw out upon the flexible member D1 and will draw the member D to the top of the housing C. thus withdrawing the legs E within such housing. as shown in Figure 1. Vhen the user wishes to put the bag down, assuming that the bag is being lifted or carried by the. right hand` he will take the upper edge of the bag with the other hand and release the strap or handle. The slide B will then drop into the lower position in which it is shown in Figures 2 and 3, the pulley B5 will of course be lowered with the slide and the pressure on the flexible member will be sufficiently slaeked to permit the member D to slide down along the opposed walls C3. The legs E, pivoted to it. are thrust outwardly through the slots E2 in the bottom plate A. into the position shown in Figure 3 and the bag is supported by the tripod so formed. Whereas I have described and shown three such feet, it will be realized that a greater number could be employed and I do not wish to be limited to any specific number.

The flexible member D4 has for purpose to preventcutting or nieking of the golf club handles when they are dropped into the bag. The housing C. except for its upper tip. is so inclined to the clubs as to prevent any possibility of damage. and the upper tip, which might otherwise scar or damage the clubs` is rendered perfectly harmless by the flexible member D I claim:

1. The combination with a golf bag and carrying means therefor. of a ground engaging support at the lower end thereof, said support including a vertically movable member and a guide therefor. and a phirality of legs pivoted to said vertical member. the bag being apertured to permit the projection of said legs, a flexible element secured to said vertical member, and a connection between said flexible element and the carrying means. whereby the support is automatically moved to inoperative position when the carrying means is in use.

2. The combination with a golf bag of a carrying means therefor including a sliding member and a handle thereupon. a ground engaging support at the lower end of the bag including a plurality ol legs adapted to be held in witlnlrawn position during the carrying of the bag. and a flexible connection between said legs and .said sliding member.

3. The combination with a golf bag of a carrying means therefor including a sliding member and a handle thereupon, a ground engaging support at the lower end of the bag-including a plurality of legs adapted to be held in withdrawn position during the carrying of the bag. and a flexible connecting member interposed between .said legs and said sliding member. one end of said flexible member being dead-ended in the bag. the slidable member including a pulley member about which the flexible member passes.

4. The combination with a golt bag of a carrying means therefor' including a sliding member and a handle thereupon, a ground engaging support at the lower end of the bag including a plurality of legs adapted to be held in withdrawn position during the carrying of the bag. and a flexible connection between said legs and said sliding member, and a carrying strap, one end of which is seured to the upper portion of the bag and the other end of which is secured to said sliding member.

5. The combination with a golf bag of a carrying means therefor including a sliding member and a handle thereupon, a ground engaging support at the lower end of the bag including a plurality of legs adapted to be held in withdrawn position during the carrying ofthe bag. and a flexible connection between said legs and said sliding member. and means for holding said sliding member fixed at a predetermined point along its normal path of excursion.

6. The combination with a golf bag of a ground engaging support at the lower end thereof. and a housing therefor. positioned within the bag, said housing including a ccntral guide port-ion and a plurality of radial lateral extensions therefrom. said support including a member adapted to be guided by said central guiding portion for a movement on an axis generally parallel with the axis of the bag. and a plurality of legs pivoted thereto and positioned within the radial projections from the housing. the bag being apertnred adjacent the lower ends of said radial rejections for the passage of said lei;-

T. .`he combination with a golf bag' of a ground engaging support at the lower end llt) thereof, said support including a movable member positioned vWithinthe bag and means for guiding-it along an axis generally parallel with the axis of the bag. and a plurality of legs pivoted thereto, and normally inclosed Within'the bag, the bag being apertured adjacent itslower end to permit, the passage of said legs, said legs being slidably mounted in relation to the lower portion of the bag through which they pass.

8. The combination with a golf bag of a ground engaging support at the lower end thereof. and a housing therefor, positioned Within the bag. said housing includinga central guide portion and a plurality of radial lateral extensions therefrom, said support includinga member adapted to be guided by said centralguiding portion for movement on an axis generally parallel with the axis ofthe bag, and a plurality of legs pivoted thereto and positioned Within the radial pro- `the upper portion of said housing, adapted to cushion the impact of clubs against the top of said housing.

9. The combination with a golf bag ot' a ground engaging support at the lower end thereof. and a housing therefor, positioned Within the bag. said housing including a central guide portion and a plurality of radial lateral extentions therefrom, said support including a member adapted to be guided by said central guiding portion for movement on an axis generally parallel `with the axis of the bag, a plurality of legs pivoted thereto and positioned Within the radial projections from the housings. the bag being apert-ured adjacent the lower ends of said radial projections for the passage of said legs` a. yielding protect-ive member, adjacent the upper portion of said housing. adapted to cushion the impactfof clubs against the top of said housing, and a. flexible actuating element for said guided member. the yielding member being apertured to permit its passage therethrough;

Signed at Chicago county of Cook and State of Illinois, this :27th day of April. 192|".

FRANK H. MOONEY. 

